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प्रश्न
The molecules of water split during ______.
पर्याय
Photorespiration
Phosphorylation
Photolysis
Photophosphorylation
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उत्तर
The molecules of water split during photolysis.
Explanation:
The chlorophyll molecule absorbs solar energy, which is then utilised to divide the water molecule. Photolysis is the term used to describe this process. (photo denotes light; lysis denotes disintegration.)
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